T
MINUTES
BOX ELDER COUNTY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 25, 2005
T
The Board of County Commissioners of Box Elder County, Utah met in a work session at the County Courthouse, 01 South Main Street in Brigham City, Utah at 8:00 a.m. on OCTOBER 25, 2005. The following members were present:
Scott Hansen Chairman
Clark N. Davis Commissioner
Diane Fuhriman Deputy Recorder/Clerk/Surveyor
EXCUSED: Suzanne R. Rees Commissioner
LuAnn Adams Recorder/Clerk/Surveyor
The following items were discussed:
Bear River Water Conservancy Vacancy – Commissioners
Outside Office Space – Donnie Tarver/Roger Handy
Public Defenders Services – Amy Hugie/Roger Handy
Assignment Review – Commissioners
Staff Reports
Correspondence
The work session adjourned at 8:59 a.m.
The regular session was called to order by Chairman Hansen at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present, constituting a quorum:
Scott Hansen Chairman
Clark N. Davis Commissioner
Diane Fuhriman Deputy Recorder/Clerk/Surveyor
EXCUSED: Suzanne R. Rees Commissioner
LuAnn Adams Recorder/Clerk/Surveyor
The prayer was offered by Chairman Hansen.
AGENDA: ATTACHMENT NO. 1
Donnie Tarver, Building Official, presented the Commissioners with a revised Resolution for the County’s Building Permit fees. The Resolution has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Davis to approve Resolution 05-15 regarding the Box Elder County Building Fees and Mileage Reimbursement as discussed by Donnie Tarver. The motion was seconded by Chairman Hansen and unanimously carried.
(See Attachment No. 02 – Resolution.)
APPROVAL OF FOREST SERVICE CONTRACT – SHERIFF JENSEN
Sheriff Jensen requested approval of the annual Financial and Operating Plan between the Sheriff’s Office and the Forest Service. The term of the contract is from October 1, 2005 thru September 30, 2006. Sheriff Jensen stated the contract price of $4,500 has not changed in the past ten years and they have a good working relationship with the Forest Service. He said the County Attorney has approved the contract.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Davis to adopt the contract between the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office and the Wasatch-Cache National Forest referred to as FY 2006 Financial and Operating Plan covering the period from October 1, 2005 thru September 30, 2006. The motion was seconded by Chairman Hansen and unanimously carried.
CAPITAL DEFENSE FUND AUTHORIZATION – AMY HUGIE
County Attorney Amy Hugie asked the Commission to authorize the chair to sign the Indigent Capital Defense Fund Application. Ms. Hugie explained the application makes it possible for the attorney for the defendant in the Perry Murder Case to be paid out of the fund.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Davis to approve the Indigent Capital Defense Fund Application that will be filed and authorize the Commission Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Chairman Hansen and unanimously carried.
CANCELLATION OF A NOVEMBER COMMISSION MEETING – COMMISSIONERS
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Davis to cancel Commission Meeting on November 8, 2005. The motion was seconded by Chairman Hansen and unanimously carried.
WARRANT REGISTER – COMMISSIONERS
The warrant register was signed, and the following claims were approved for payment: Claims number 40168 thru 40201 in the amount of $424,235.48. Claims number 40202 thru 40309 in the amount of $329,825.42.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS – COMMISSIONERS
EXTENSION SERV: Donna Tracy, compensation change, effective 10/20/2005
JUSTICE COURT: Wendy Potter, compensation change, effective 10/17/2005
2006 BUDGET PRESENTATION – ROGER HANDY
County Auditor Roger Handy presented the Commissioners with the Proposed 2006 Budget. Mr. Handy said the one major item in the budget that increased significantly is the gasoline and oil increase. Mr. Handy reviewed the highlights of the Proposed 2006 Budget.
Total Spending Increase 2.5%
The Cost of Gasoline and Oil Increases by $263,000
Employees Receive a 2% General Salary Increase
Two new positions are added: One for Court Security and One for Patrol in the Sheriff’s Department
Provision is made for the Expansion of Office Space for the Justice Court and Relocation of another County Office.
Revenue for Roads and Highways (including the use of surplus) is lower by $932,000
$118,003 of the Court Security Surcharge is set aside for future court security needs. The Remainder of the Estimated Revenue Pays for the New Security Position.
Property Tax Revenue is increased by $581,000 (14.84%) a $30 Increase per $100,000 of Taxable Value.
The Commissioners commended Mr. Handy for doing an outstanding job putting the proposed budget together.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Davis to adjourn. Chairman Hansen seconded the motion, and the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED in regular session this 1st day of November 2005.
_______________________________
Scott Hansen, Chairman
_______________________________
Clark N. Davis, Commissioner
ATTEST:
_________________________________
LuAnn Adams, Recorder/Clerk/Surveyor